How to Remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008"
5/10/2007
You can remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" by deleting the Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" components and repositories from the existing database.
To remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008"
Close all Windows XP Embedded tools.
Start Component Database Manager.
If Component Database Manager does not start in Exclusive Mode, a Windows XP Embedded tool is still open and has a connection to the database. Locate the open tool and close it.
Choose the Packages tab.
In the Available packages list, choose the Windows XP Embedded Client (x86) Feature Preview 2008 Package [Version 5.1.2600.4000,R4000] package.
Choose Delete Package, and choose Yes.
In the Available packages list, choose the Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 QFE package to be deleted as identified by QFE KB followed by the six-digit knowledge base number associated with that Feature Pack 2007 QFE.
Choose Delete Package, and choose Yes. For each additional Feature Pack 2007 QFE to be deleted, return to step 6.
In the Available packages list, choose the Windows XP Embedded Client (x86) Feature Pack 2007 QFE package [Version 5.1.2600.3500,R3500].
Choose Delete Package, and choose Yes.
Close Component Database Manager.
Open Windows Explorer, and open the \Windows Embedded Data\Repositories folder.
Delete the following folders:
{82F504C8-6B7B-4AC3-A3B7-9D3674C28AF5}
{7D2CC08E-D3CB-4B10-9995-6FF8DC644168}
Note
If you hold down the Shift key while deleting, the folders will be permanently deleted instead of going to the Recycle Bin.
If you previously backed up your Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 component database, you can also remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" by restoring your component database, and then following steps 11-12.
Note
You may be prompted to uninstall Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" again, even after following these steps. If this occurs, choose OK to close the dialog box and continue with the Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" uninstall.
Close all Windows XP Embedded tools.
Start Component Database Manager.
If Component Database Manager does not start in Exclusive Mode, a Windows XP Embedded tool is still open and has a connection to the database. Locate the open tool and close it.
Choose the Packages tab.
In the Available packages list, choose the Windows XP Embedded Client (x86) Feature Preview 2008 Package [Version 5.1.2600.4000,R4000] package.
Choose Delete Package, and choose Yes.
In the Available packages list, choose the Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 QFE package to be deleted as identified by QFE KB followed by the six-digit knowledge base number associated with that Feature Pack 2007 QFE.
Choose Delete Package, and choose Yes. For each additional Feature Pack 2007 QFE to be deleted, return to step 6.
In the Available packages list, choose the Windows XP Embedded Client (x86) Feature Pack 2007 QFE package [Version 5.1.2600.3500,R3500].
Choose Delete Package, and choose Yes.
Close Component Database Manager.
Open Windows Explorer, and open the \Windows Embedded Data\Repositories folder.
Delete the following folders:
{82F504C8-6B7B-4AC3-A3B7-9D3674C28AF5}
{7D2CC08E-D3CB-4B10-9995-6FF8DC644168}
Note
If you hold down the Shift key while deleting, the folders will be permanently deleted instead of going to the Recycle Bin.
If you previously backed up your Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 Feature Pack 2007 component database, you can also remove Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" by restoring your component database, and then following steps 11-12.
Note
You may be prompted to uninstall Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" again, even after following these steps. If this occurs, choose OK to close the dialog box and continue with the Windows XP Embedded Service Pack 2 "Feature Preview 2008" uninstall.